POOLS TO BATHE IN

Bomber Jacket – H&M | Top (actually a dress) – Motel Rocks | Trousers – Zara | Shoes – Zara | Ring – Brandy Melville | Bag – Topshop | Earrings – Claires, Topshop, Market

I’m back with another outfit post this sunny season with what I think is the perfect summer transition outfit (not that I’m biased or anything.) I don’t know about you, but it’s an all too regular occurrence that I exit the house warmly wrapped up in my trusty Topshop duster coat before realising ten minutes into my walk to Uni that it is actually a trillion degrees outside and I’m going to have to face the fact that melting to my death is inevitable.

I’m putting my foot down once and for all and have decided that this little black Bomber jacket from Zara is my new BFF. Lightweight but perfectly tough, it’s saved me from many an awkward outfit ordeal. I’ve also decided to wear this Motel Rocks stripy Breton dress as a top because it is quite frankly indecent. I’m not sure if it’s my lacklustre washing skills or if I’m having a spontaneous growth spurt at the age of 20, but it is impossible to wear this without two pairs of tights and a very long coat.

Apart from wrestling with many an outfit dilemma, I’ve been interning with a very exciting (but still top secret) fashion experience soon to hit Newcastle, attending a James Bay gig and less glamorously, pretty much living in the library. Top of my libes playlist has been new artist The Japanese House, real name Amber Bain, who has surfaced from the depths of London with a collection of extremely addictive songs under her belt. Have a listen to Pools to Bathe In, one of my personal faves.

Sara x

ME, MY FLARES AND I

It’s a widely acknowledged fact amongst those that know me ‘IRL’ that I am the Queen of the skinny jean. I wear my fave black pair almost every day, and they are the saviour of many a crap outfit. They’re classic, flattering, and go with literally everything. So imagine my shock and surpise when in the midst of Brandy Melville, facing a mannequin adorned in a pair of flowery flares, my heart begins to beat faster and that all too familiar ‘oh my gosh I need them now’ feeling sweeps its way from head to toe. 

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After rushing to the changing room to try them on, I’d fallen head over heels. These flares are possibly the comfiest item of clothing I own, and are indescribably nice to chuck on after a lifetime of jumping, hopping and zipping myself into my beloved Joni’s. If you’re thinking of investing in the 70’s trend which is set to rule Spring/Summer 2015, I’d definitely encourage you to have a little look into some trews like these. They’re floaty, flattering and to be honest, anything which makes me look marginally more Coachella are fab in my book. The moral of the story here – flares are friends.

Are you a fan of the wide-legged trouser or are these ones enough to give you night-flares? (Sorry, that was terrible)

Do let me know in the comments!

Sara x

HOLIDAY POSTCARDS: WHAT I WORE DAY 2

1)     Halter – Depop (@nataliemjs)

2)     ‘Levi’ Shorts – Ebay

3)     Shoes – Mr Shoes

Another day, another Depop purchase. Seriously, this app has increased the uniqueness of my wardrobe by about a million percent. This gorge flowery halter was purchased for a mere £9 and I loveee it. It’s bright, flowery and most importantly not black, so I’ve successfully achieved my aim of looking marginally less like a goth in the summer months.  On the bright side, (dark side?) the top can be made edgier and that little bit cooler with the addition of some black accessories such as these chunky shoes which we all know I am slightly too obsessed with and this pair of (quite possibly knockoff) Levi shorts which I picked up for about £7 on Ebay. Job’s a good’un.

I wore this outfit on an Island tour and it was the perfect lightweight outfit for prancing around on top of mountains. I did, however, bear resemblance to a lobster at the end of the day. *note to self, exposed shoulders, factor 8 sun cream and a full day of lounging on top of a boat do not mix well. Neither do the badly measured mojitos and sex on the beach cocktails from the free hotel bar. 

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HOLIDAY POSTCARDS: WHAT I WORE DAY 1

1)     Bralet – Urban Bird Clothing Depop (@mollykempster)

2)     Sunglasses – New look (pair pictured in hol photos from Primark but I have since broken them, cry)

3)     Gladiators – Primark

4)     Tapestry print trousers – Spanish market

5)     Bag – Topshop £7 sale

 Hello lovelies,

Today's post comes after a very lazy, luxurious holiday on the beautiful Spanish island of Majorca. I spent 7 days holidaying with my sister and parents and decided to document the outfits I wore and a few of the things I did on my travels.

This little number was worn on the Tuesday I went to Alcudia old town to meander around the markets, and since it was a bloomin’ scorching day so I decided a crop top and some loose fitting trousers needed to be on the menu.

This absolutely gorgeous little black lace trimmed bralet was purchased from Urban Bird Clothing via my new fave app, Depop, and it has become one of my most prized summer possessions.  Several of my friends have been asking where I got this gorge little top and I’ve been raving about it to anyone who will listen! The seller, Molly Kempster, is so talented and lovely and her creations are amazing quality and value for money. I paid just £15 for this bralet and was so pleased when it arrived in the post. Molly makes an array of gorgeous crops, kimonos and bralets so if you’re looking for some bits and bobs for any upcoming holidays definitely check her out!

The rest of the day was spent enjoying some beautiful authentic Spanish tapas and Sangria in a shaded little café to celebrate my sister’s 22nd birthday before we boarded a bus to the other side of the Island to meet my uni friends for a crazy night out in Magaluf. Ahh to be young and free.

Hope your summer’s been fun and I’ll see you soon with more holiday postcards!

Sara x